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Chapter 1 Introduction

TL-PA4010AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter

Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Powerline Adapter. This device is an AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter which transforms your house’s existing electrical wiring into a ubiquitous networking infrastructure. Simply plug this AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter into an ordinary AC power outlet which will easily extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other electrical outlet in any room of a house without the need of any new cabling.

This Powerline Adapter supports up to 500Mbps data rate over the existing household power circuit. With data rates of 500Mbps, full multimedia application can easily be supported throughout the whole house in addition to Internet access. This Powerline Adapter uses the existing power lines installed in a home as a path to transmit digital data, voice, audio and video between devices.

To ensure data communication’s security and multimedia applications, this Powerline Adapter support built-in 128-bit AES encryption and Quality of Service (QoS) features.With minimum setup, you can install and use this Powerline Adapter within minutes. The adapter adds two useful functions.

1Existing connection with a new unassociated device added via the Pair button.

2Reset to default setting via the Management Utility.

1.1 Conventions

The powerline adapter or AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter mentioned in this guide stands for TL-PA4010 AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter without any explanation.

1.2 System Requirement

a)At least two AC 100V~ 240V power outlets with standard home power wiring

b)A computer with the following:

Operating System with TCP/IP installed

Pentium III compatible processor and above

Ethernet LAN card installed with TCP/IP protocol

64 MB RAM or more

50 MB of free disk space (Minimum)

CD-ROM Drive

1.3 Important Safety Instructions

1.Do not open this product or attempt to service it; it may expose you to dangerous high voltage or other risks.

2.Do not operate this product near water.

3.Do not place or operate this product near a radiator or a heat register.

4.Do not expose this product to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.

5.Do not connect this product or disconnect it from a wall socket during a lightning or a thunderstorm

6.Do not block the ventilation slots of this product, for insufficient airflow may harm it.

7.Do not put anything on this product.

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Contents TL-PA4010 AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Rev 1.0.0COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS CE Mark Warning Safety InformationFCC STATEMENT This product can be used in the following countries DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product Description AV500 Nano Powerline AdapterRd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China EN EN EN 61000-3-22006+A12009+A22009 EN ENCONTENTS Package ContentsChapter 4 Using the Management Utility Appendix A Troubleshooting Note Package ContentsTL-PA4010 AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction 1.3 Important Safety Instructions1.1 Conventions 1.2 System Requirement If liquid has been spilled on the product Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.2 LED Indicator2.1 Introduction StatusDescription 2.3 Physical InterfaceInterface 2.4 Connection Instruction 2.5 Hardware Connection - Computer2.6 Hardware Connection - Internet TL-PA4010 AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility TL-PA4010 AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter TL-PA4010 AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter TL-PA4010 AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Chapter 4 Using the Management Utility 4.1 Status4.1.1 Set Local Device’s Network Name 4.2 Network 4.2.2 Add Device 4.2.1 Rename the Remote Device/Enter PasswordPassword is unnecessary to enter for renaming 4.3 Advanced 4.4 System 4.4.1 Upgrade Firmware To upgrade the devices firmware, follow these instructions 4.4.2 Reset Device Note 4.4.3 Set All Devices’ Network NameChapter 5 Advanced Feature How to Use the Pair Buttons 5.2 Set Up a Powerline AV Network with the Pair ButtonCreate a Powerline network using the Pair button: 5.1 Pair Secure with 128 bits-AESThe sequence of Step 1 and Step 2 can be exchanged Join an existing Powerline AV NetworkLeave an existing Powerline AV Network Appendix A Troubleshooting 1. The Power LED does not light up. Ans. Check the following3. The Powerline LED does not light up 2. The Ethernet LED does not light up. Ans. Check the following